Long, W. Va.
ANSWERS.—1. If you are anxious for increase and care little for honey,
you will do well to put on no supers. Or, you might let part of them
have one super each. You may find, however, that it will not make much
difference.
If you have had no experience in that line, perhaps it will be best not
to meddle much with dividing colonies, but let the bees swarm at their
own sweet will; still, it will be good practice for you to make a few
colonies by dividing. In any case, be sure to get some good text-book
and study up thoroughly, then you will have a more intelligent idea of
the whole business. Any points that are not clearly understood will
be cheerfully explained in this department, unless you ask too hard
questions.
2. Melilot, or sweet clover, seed can be had at any large seed-store.
Many of the supply dealers who advertise in the BEE JOURNAL have it for
sale.
=Carrying Out Dead Brood.=
I have a case of dead brood on my hands, which I do not understand.
The bees are in a 10-frame hive that I bought of a neighbor last June.
At this time they have a hive full of honey and young bees; they are
carrying out young brood that is just ready to cap over. It does
not appear to be foul brood, and I do not know what to call it. Any
information on the subject would be appreciated.